The '09 North Channel Wilderness Rally is a done deal. Read the details here...

The 2009 Rendezvous at Port Colborne, ON, got underway on Saturday, July 11. It was not one to be missed. Our GLCC volunteers and the local community did much to make it a great success, and the program was filled with varied and exciting activities, many of which were new additions. Highlights included a visit to Niagara Falls, and the near-by Welland Canal.

The GLCC's 18th Annual Lake Erie Rally took place at Leamington on June 18 through 21. This year’s theme was Lord Nelson’s Court. Click here for the full report.

 Scientists are examining what they are calling "fundamental changes" in the Great Lakes ecosystem. News story here...

A Lake Ontario Wilderness Rally will be held July 27-29, 2009 just east of Beaurivage Island in the Admiralty Islands in the 1000 Islands Group. For more info...

2/8/2022 Corrected link to furter info. JM

 On June 18, Michigan boat-broker Michael Vorce plead guilty of fraud, securing loans for at least 30 expensive boats with fraudulent documents and titles, while really owning just 4 boats. News story here...

 As you're getting ready for your cruise, you may want to check out Great Lakes water temperatures. Michigan's Sea Grant Coastwatch provides a good current view of surface temperatures. Click on the lake in this website...

 Here's a report on a GLCC member's recent experience near the Soo, involving the US Border patrol.

The lift bridge in Houghton-Hancock (harbor report S-200) will limit opening hours this summer because of construction on the approach roads. Details are in the harbor report...